Sebastopol City Council

Sarah Gurney's approach to governing with cooperation and collaboration make her an ideal Council Member for Peacetown USA.

I've worked with Sarah in the Sebastopol Walks Program for ten years, as well as on many other projects. She inspires conversation, rather than division. She is consistently the most thoughtful voice in the room and presents creative and inclusive ways to approach challenges.

Sarah has been a a community builder and an environmental stalwart for fourteen years. She reflects Sebastopol's  values: sustainability, caring, civility. She is a great leader for our town.

The Local 24 Sebastopol Shuttle is now free! And all thanks to Sarah and her creative thinking. From public transportation to zero waste, Sarah is always looking for innovative ways to help Sebastopol be as green as we can be. It’s a delight to work with her!

Sarah was instrumental in the building of the Living Peace Wall across from the Plaza. We couldn’t have done it without her.  I’m forever grateful for her help.

I know Sarah's work because I served with her on the City Council. She prepares thoroughly, asks good questions, listens carefully to the public and her colleagues, finds common ground that no one else can see, and makes sound decisions for our community. 

I don’t get to vote for City Council because I live outside the City limits, but if I could, I’d vote for Sarah. I'm impressed with her intelligence, experience and bandwidth. I appreciate her support for the Sebastopol Community Apple Press run by Slow Food. We wouldn’t be able to keep the Apple Press going without Sarah’s advocacy. As a member of the greater Sebastopol community, I’m glad Sarah is willing to work on the Council, and I hope she continues for a good time longer.

Sarah has worked to create and maintain a healthy community for Sebastopol and the West County. Her support of The Laguna Foundation has added to the success of the Foundation’s efforts to restore our Internationally recognized wetland. We need her experience and voice.

"Sarah has been a long-time supporter of our Sister City program with Takeo City, Japan. She shares the values of international understanding and friendship. Her support has been key to the success of our program. Sarah is an advocate for our youth, and helps to promote the vision of Sebastopol World Friends- “world peace, one friend at a time”.

Sarah cares about people in our community, whatever issue is being considered. That's the best reason I know to re-elect her: to continue working to make a better Sebastopol. Sarah has supported housing appropriate for everyone in our community. Some parents and children don't live in their cars any longer because Sarah worked hard to house  them at Park Village.

I am happy to support Sarah because she helps young families like mine who want to stay here. Sarah advocates for workforce housing and growth that maintains Sebastopol’s small town appeal. She also works to make Sebastopol a more pedestrian-friendly and safe environment for families.  By leading the way during Council meetings, on Bike to Work Day, and Walk and Roll to School, Sarah is a champion for families like mine who want a safe alternative way to travel around our town. 

Sarah is accessible and responsive to constituents- always eager for input, approachable, and friendly. Sarah supports 350 Sonoma Zero Waste.  She has scheduled a Zero Waste Study Session with the Council to learn how to reduce waste and increase diversion to compost and recycling.  Also, I very much appreciate Sarah's efforts to create affordable housing in Sebastopol.  

Sarah exemplifies the concept of community service. She cares about keeping Sebastopol a healthy, safe place to live, and acts on those convictions. She is a great communicator and listener. Like all communities, Sebastopol has its problems, and Sarah is a leader in problem solving, always looking for solutions. We heartily endorse her.

Sarah cares about our town and is always working to improve it for all of us. She has the vision, know-how, and energy to get things done. I enlisted her help to create a safe path for walkers and bicyclists along Ragle Road. With Sarah's leadership, the City and County submitted a grant application to Caltrans that will complete the network of trails around town and link us to the West County. 

Sarah has many unique qualities that make her invaluable to our community. She truly cares about this town and demonstrates that, not only by serving on the Council, but by actually serving the community: leading tours, volunteering, meeting people, and being available. She has incredible knowledge, seeks to understand the issues, and is open to new ideas. Seldom have I been so impressed by a community leader. 

Sarah listens deeply, responds promptly, and has great heart.

A vote for Sarah is a vote for Sebastopol. Sarah has our entire community  held close to her heart. She will always do what she feels is right and true for all of us. If you want what is best for Sebastopol, you'll vote for Sarah Gurney.

I wish our communities had many more engaged citizens and leaders like Sarah. For over a decade, Daily Acts has partnered with the City, in significant part due to Sarah's leadership on projects like the Library/City Hall Landscape and at Park Village.  

Re-elect Sarah!